Apple unveils 'lockdown mode' that blocks government spyware

Apple announced Monday that it is introducing a 'Lockdown Mode' in its newest version of the iPhone operating system.

Apple announced Monday that it is introducing a"Lockdown Mode" in its newest version of the iPhone operating system.

If activated, Lockdown Mode will block most message attachments, disable certain web technologies such as just-in-time Javascript compilations, and block any incoming invitations, such as Facetime Calls, if the user had not previously contacted the initiator.

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